Imagine being accused by your colleagues at the high school where you teach of terrorism for telling your students that they are free to think what they… Read more “Utterly Orwellian”

Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desertto be tempted by the devil.He fasted for… Read more “First Sunday of Lent”

First Station: Jesus Is Condemned by Pilate  + We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,             Because by your holy… Read more “First Station of the Cross: Jesus Is Condemned by Pilate”

Today, February 23, is the Commemoration of St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Bishop and Martyr. A disciple of St. John the Apostle and a friend of St. Ignatius… Read more “St. Polycarp of Smyrna, Bishop and Martyr”

Today, February 22, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Let is a season of preparation for Easter, to re-charge our spiritual batteries, so to speak,… Read more “Ash Wednesday 2023”

Dear Readers, Some of you may have been wondering where I’ve been and why I’ve not posted in a few weeks. Truth be told, I’ve been exhausted.… Read more “I’m Back!”

The news about our nation’s public schools is not good and has not been for some time. For many years now the U.S. has compared poorly in… Read more “Trouble In Our Public Schools”

Mattew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king… Read more “Epiphany”

I know it’s long and we’re not used to engaging in these kinds of conversations so much anymore. But please, please take the time to listen to… Read more “Dr. Jordan Peterson and Bishop Robert Barron”

Today, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. In 431, 250 bishops convened in Ephesus in Asia Minor to consider the question of Mary’s… Read more “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”